Taco Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
The bold tastes of Mexican tacos with the crunchy texture of tater tots. A quick, budget-friendly, and family-friendly meal that combines seasoned ground beef or turkey, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, and gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey lean
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the meat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Spread the meat mixture in the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer frozen tater tots evenly over the meat.
- Top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for the beef.
- Feel free to customize with toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and cilantro.
- For extra crispiness, drizzle olive oil over the tater tots before baking.